Timothy Malcolm

2 days ago | news-journal.com | Timothy Malcolm

While SpaceX gets its city in South Texas, a major oil company is creeping closer to getting a multi-billion-dollar plant approved for another part of the Texas Gulf Coast. ExxonMobil applied in December 2024 for property tax breaks regarding a new project under Texas' Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act (JETI), according to a public filing with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

2 days ago | chron.com | Timothy Malcolm

Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mitchell Leff/Getty ImagesThere's no better way to start the week than by pouring a nice, hot cup of schadenfreude. Just settle back in your recliner, read the headlines, and feel an overwhelming satisfaction that an arch-rival is already getting the boots-to-you-know-what treatment.

3 days ago | chron.com | Timothy Malcolm

Earlier this year, an iconic Texas brand was purchased by a competitor based in Kentucky. The result was the creation of a new corporation, and soon, this new mega-business will be headquartered in the Lone Star State. Somigroup International, the corporation created by Tempur Sealy International after acquiring Houston-based Mattress Firm, told the Dallas Morning News last week that the $13 billion company will put its headquarters in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

3 days ago | chron.com | Timothy Malcolm

An Amazon fulfillment and distribution center. While the tech giant hasn't confirmed its plans for Brownsville, Texas, it may be looking to build a similar center here, according to reports. Sebastian Gorczowski/Getty ImagesSure, the Austin area is a technology hub, and the tech invasion of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex has been well documented. But what about South Texas?

3 days ago | chron.com | Timothy Malcolm

Lance McCullers Jr. of the Houston Astros pitches during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Daikin Park on May 10, 2025 in Houston, Texas. Alex Slitz/Getty ImagesHouston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. said he and his family received death threats over social media after his start Saturday night against the Cincinnati Reds at Daikin Park. The Houston Police Department and Major League Baseball were notified of the threats, according to multiple reports.